He may be the world”s top pound for pound fighter but Manny Pacquiao possesses a glaring weakness that enemies can surely exploit - defense. So said Ricky Hatton, who vowed to pounce on the Filipino superstar”s supposed questionable defensive skills when they duke it out this Saturday in Las Vegas (Sunday in Manila).

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